KJWA urges LSK to drop targeted court boycott, as lawyers vow escalation

The Kenya Judges and Magistrates Association (KJWA) has urged the Law Society of Kenya (LSK) to drop its targeted court boycott, citing concerns over the impact on access to justice and the rule of law. The association warned that the boycott undermines these principles, disrupts access to justice, and unfairly prejudices litigants. The LSK's decision to escalate the boycott has been met with opposition from various quarters, including the KJWA.

The Kenya Judges and Magistrates Association (KJWA) has urged the Law Society of Kenya (LSK) to drop its targeted court boycott, citing concerns over the impact on access to justice and the rule of law. The association warned that the boycott undermines these principles, disrupts access to justice, and unfairly prejudices litigants. This development is significant as it highlights the ongoing tensions between the judiciary and the legal profession in Kenya.

The LSK's decision to engage in a targeted court boycott has been met with opposition from various quarters. The KJWA, which represents judges and magistrates in Kenya, has expressed concerns over the impact of the boycott on access to justice and the rule of law. The association has argued that the boycott undermines these principles, disrupts access to justice, and unfairly prejudices litigants. This is not the first time that the LSK has engaged in a court boycott, but it is the most recent instance of this kind of action.

The KJWA's call for the LSK to drop its targeted court boycott highlights the ongoing tensions between the judiciary and the legal profession in Kenya. The association's concerns over the impact of the boycott on access to justice and the rule of law are valid, but they also raise questions about the role of the legal profession in upholding these principles. The escalation of the boycott by the LSK has been met with opposition from various quarters, including the KJWA. This development raises important questions about the relationship between the judiciary and the legal profession in Kenya.

The outcome of this matter has not yet been reported. However, it is clear that the tensions between the judiciary and the legal profession in Kenya are ongoing. The KJWA's call for the LSK to drop its targeted court boycott highlights the need for greater dialogue and cooperation between these two branches of the legal system.